One of Dublin’s most popular venues Vicar St is to get a major facelift.

The Aiken Promotions venue is set to increase its capacity amidst a major renovation of the Thomas St venue, which will see a 184 bed, 4 star hotel added to the site.

Planning permission has already been granted for the upgrade to go ahead and the building will be known as Vicar Street Hotel, once completed.

The expansion will see Vicar St’s capacity increase by 500 to 2000, with the hotel promising to offer stunning views of Dublin from its eight floor bar and viewing deck.